Antica Classic Sambuca, 70cl

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The Luxardo Distillery is among the oldest European liqueur distilleries and is proud to hang on to seven generations of tradition. Sambuca is a traditional Italian anise-flavoured clear liqueur that tastes of liquorice. Sambuca will have an “ ouzo” effect when mixed with water, and this effect will turn the clear Sambuca and water mix milky. What Does Sambuca Taste Like? Simply add one to three coffee beans to a shot of sambuca and set it alight. Let the flame gently roast the coffee bean and caramelised it with the sambuca’s sugars. Afterwards, simply sip it an enjoy. If you catch a coffee bean, bite into it for some additional flavour. Gray, W. Blake (February 23, 2006). "Coffee drinks give 'I'm buzzed' a double meaning". San Francisco Chronicle. San Francisco . Retrieved 2013-12-23. This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.

Simply shake all the ingredients with ice and then strain it into a highball or Collins glass pre-filled with crushed ice. You can then garnish it with half of a passion fruit. The main ingredient for Molinari Sambuca is, of course, anise, and the anise seeds are distilled with a clear spirit to extract all the essential oils. This infused spirit is mixed with sugar syrup, herbs, and spices. On The Nose Sambuca is flavoured with essential oils obtained from star anise, or less commonly, green anise. Other spices such as elderflower, liquorice and others may be included but are not required as per the legal definition. It is bottled at a minimum of 38% alcohol by volume. [1] [2] The oils are added to pure alcohol, a concentrated solution of sugar, and other flavourings. Thoroughly squeeze the lemon into a mixing glass, add the sambuca, and stir the ingredients. Pour into a Highball or Collins glass pre-filled with ice and top up with the water to taste. If it’s a little sour, you can add sugar but this is best done beforehand so it has fully dissolved. Offshore Island deliveries will take longer than two days including Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Scottish Highlands and Islands and Scilly Isles.The term comes from the Latin word sambucus, meaning " elderberry". [3] The word sambuca was first used as the name of another elderberry liquor that was created in Civitavecchia around 1850 by Luigi Manzi. [4] Serving [ edit ]

Honestly, we’re not convinced and it just sounds like a messy recipe for a fire hazard! However, we’d love to hear your thoughts about this one in the comments! What Next? Although the exact recipe is a secret, Molinari is the only producer that may call their Sambuca “Extra,” which is a sign of the highest quality. Wine & Spirit". William Reed. 2008 . Retrieved 2013-12-23. {{ cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= ( help) A serving of sambuca can be a shot with seven coffee beans, representing the seven hills of Rome. Likewise, a shot with one coffee bean, called con la mosca, which means "with the fly", is as common. The traditional serving is with three coffee beans, each representing health, happiness and prosperity. [3] [6] The shot may be ignited to toast the coffee beans with the flame extinguished immediately before drinking. [7] Sambuca is a traditional Italian anise-flavoured clear liqueur served in a shot glass and has the unmistakable taste of liquorice. How Do You Drink Sambuca?

Smooth on the palate with a distinct anise flavour and a lovely sweetness mid-palate. The finish is smooth and gently spiced. Best Served Made from the original recipe, Luxardo Sambuca Dei Cesari Liqueur is made with local herbs, green Sicilian star anise, sugar, and spirit alcohol. The distilled spirit is poured into Finnish wood vats and left to mature till it is just right. On The Nose Use a mixing glass with ice to combine the bourbon, sambuca, and bitters. Stir until cold and then strain into a tumbler over broken ice. You can then use lemon peel as garnish.